10/17/10

Trans-Iowa

I have gotten myself onto the roster for the 2011 running of Trans-Iowa. With 300+ miles of gravel and "B-roads" in the Spring of the year, this will likely be the toughest thing I've ever attempted on a bicycle. Here's a photo I took while volunteering for last year's TI.

I have a lot to do to prepare myself for this in the next 6 months or so. Physical conditioning is one thing, and I know how to do that, but I figure at least 90% of TI is half-mental.

I'm curious to hear hear more about the Trans Iowa tour. One question - how many days is the tour? Where do you stay if you are traveling on gravel roads - I assume lodging will be difficult to secure...

Jim, been reading your blog for a while now, funny coincidence that I too am hoping to complete TI v7 next Spring. Newbie, not on the roster yet. I'll be interested to see what kind of bike you put together; I'll be publishing a blog post soon on my own bike.